Pterodactyl
1990s-present ยท global
Also known as Pterodactyl Game, Teeth Game
A circle warm-up where players pass a screeching 'pterodactyl' call to a neighbor while covering their teeth with their lips; anyone who shows teeth or laughs is out.
Known for
- A drama-class and improv warm-up built around a single absurd rule: no teeth may show while you screech.
- The direction of the screech can be reversed by an 'eagle' squawk, forcing fast attention shifts.
- Functions as an inhibition-breaker, since everyone looks ridiculous together within seconds.
- Spread widely through youth theatre programs and online improv game collections.
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